ONLINE AUCTION OF FURNITURE COLLECTIBLES INCUDING MILITARIA AND STEIFF
Lot 94:
A Silver-Plated Cornet Attributed to Besson in a Hardshell Case
Description
This silver-plated cornet features a traditional shepherd’s crook design and three piston valves, characteristic of high-quality instruments produced for the British brass band tradition. The bell flare displays decorative engraving and text, though the specific maker’s mark is not clearly legible from the images. The instrument is accompanied by a silver-plated mouthpiece and a black plastic collapsible instrument stand designed for storage within the bell. Also included are a bottle of Besson valve oil and a small gilt-metal ornament in the form of a Victorian style cherub. The lot is housed in a rectangular black fibreboard hardshell case with a tan plush-lined fitted interior.
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